Flemings was a consensus top-25 recruit coming out of Brennan High School in San Antonio, but he exceeded virtually all expectations right away at Houston. While he was known for his playmaking and athleticism, he was even more effective from day one as a creator. Simultaneously, his shooting, which was perceived as a major vulnerability in high school, was vastly better than expected.
About
Consensus top-25 recruit coming out of high school, but was not initially expected to be on a one-and-done track.
2026 consensus Second Team All-American and First Team All-Big 12 after averaging 16.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.
Averaged the most points by a freshman in Houston program history.
Strengths
Dynamic athlete with end-to-end speed, burst in his first-step, physical strength, and leaping ability. Puts constant pressure on the paint, attacks both sides off the dribble, and rises up for big finishes.
Consistent mid-range pull-up threat with high release (46% on pull-up twos) who has also made great strides with his passing reads off the dribble (5.2 assists vs. 1.8 turnovers).
Competitive on ball defender who fights to stay in plays, is willing to be physical with his upper body, and has a solid steal rate.
His 3-point shot is still very streaky with questionable mechanics, despite converting almost 39% this year and making 56% of his ungaurded catch-and-shoot attempts on limited volume.
Can struggle with screen navigation on the defensive end of the floor.
Weaknesses
Has solid positional size, but lacks great length.
Three-point shot is still very streaky with questionable mechanics, despite converting almost 39% this year and making 56% of his unguarded catch-and-shoot attempts on limited volume.
Can struggle with screen navigation on the defensive end of the floor.
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